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Happy New Year

1987Movie1 h 25 min

ComedyCrime
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–22%
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–22%

Summary

Small time crooksters Nick and Charlie have an elaborate plan to rob an exclusive jewelers store. Using a variety of disguises and posing as rich old men and women they begin the set-up, but then Nick falls for the owner of a neighboring antique store and things get a little complicated.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
John G. Avildsen
Written by
Nancy Dowd, Warren Lane
Produced by
Jerry Weintraub
Music by
Bill Conti

Everyone

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Facts

August 7, 1987 · 1 h 25 min · Comedy, Crime, Romance

Released
August 7, 1987
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$41,232
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

All for Nothing, Ragtag Bunch of Misfits, Big Bad +4

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Happy New Year?"

Questions about Happy New Year

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Happy New Year?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Happy New Year from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Happy New Year worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.9).

Will Happy New Year make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Happy New Year good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.